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Wednesday, 5 March 2014

Orange peels

I have finished all my little orange peel blocks. Now to choose the borders. I was inspired by a quilt called Remembering Adelia by Kathleen at Sentimental Quilter. The original is bigger than mine, and has a lovely striped border. So far it is 9" square, so needs a 1.5" border and corner blocks. Very cute but very time consuming too!

Some lovely blue fabrics arrived today, just what I need for my Irish Circles. The Vintage Sampler club from Carolyn's Quilting Room is great value, and perfect for adding some variety to my stash.

We have entered a new stage of life today. My eldest son passed his P's test and can now drive off without me. A whole new world of adventures for him (and some new worries for me). Congratulations!

28 comments:

I love your little orange peels Susan. This is going to be gorgeous. Lovely fabrics. Congratulations to your son. I'll be like you in about 3 months time! Yikes. I hadn't realised it was so close! LOL!

Those small blocks are fiddly but look at the gorgeous results. Those fabrics will work in very nicely with your other fabrics.Yes it is a worry when the kids start driving, but it may also free up your time too. He looks so proud of himself and his car.

I remember when my kids got their P's - so strange to see them drive off alone - but aren't they thrilled?! I adore your little 9" quilt - just wonderful! You have sewn it beautifully and I do believe it was a lot of work!

I love the orange peel (it's on my list....much bigger for me lol) it is wonderful and I love your pretty blues. Oh I can still remember that feeling when they drive out the driveway without you..hugs xx

So fun to see your orange peels... I had no idea how little they are! From what I see, it was certainly worth your time! (Easy for me to say... I'm not the one who stitched them!)Lovely blue fabrics... nice to be able to add them to your stash!Congrats to your son! He looks pretty proud and happy in the picture!

Your orange peels are lovely, I didn't realize how small they were, well done. Congrats to your son, how quickly they grow. I have now seen my sons and grandson with their Ps. It's a fabulous feeling when they drive to take you shopping !!!!'

Love the Orange Peel...I ponder that quilt every time I open that book, it's on my "one day" list (it's a long list, also includes Irish Circles which has its own project box with some fabrics but we won't go there...must finish started things first!!!)...

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I have been consumed by patchwork since I started my first quilt in 1994. I love hand piecing, hand quilting and stitcheries. When I'm not sewing,I'm enjoying my family - one lovely husband, three wonderful boys, and a sweet little dog. I am a fair weather gardener,and a constant renovator, but it usually all comes back to the stitching in the end!